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If you have been waiting to hear from me, you will have to wait no longer! Today is my grandma's birthday, so I'm just scraping up a little time to write this. Unfortunately, we were informed of the special occasion just before we were about to eat our dinner, so we were not prepared and all I could give my grandma was an extra-large pinecone. I was not terribly hungry, so I skipped the meal and chose to write this instead. Write back later!

Adora,You are a very gifted writer with an uplifting voice. You have so much to share, and It is clear that you are here to share your perspective on learning and teaching to both children and adults alike. As an aspiring writer myself, it i only recently that I have begun to write again. The power of self expression is immense. I plan to read your books as I too enjoy encouraging children, and I learn a lot each day from kids like you.

I have an 18 year old, a 16 year old, and a 14 year old, and they teach me new things all of the time.

They help me to become a better parent, and give me lots of inspiration for the content of my writing. There is nothing I enjoy more than to see them learning new things, and to see them inspired and intrigued by something new they've learned.

When I read what they have written, I just beam inside. Writing and other forms of creative expression are wonderful ways to show the world who you really are inside.

I saw a few of your interviews and I was so impressed with you. I look forward to hearing more and more about your methods of teaching and learning, and I would like to personally thank you for sharing your unique perspective with the world.

The World is blessed to have inspiring young people like you, who can teach us old dogs a few new tricks!

"I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand. "Confucius

I plan to keep on doing. You set a wonderful example. Best wished for your very Bright Future!

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